Visitors at Glasgow Science Centre will now be able to get their teeth into a new ‘hands-on’ endodontics exhibit, designed in collaboration with the British Endodontic Society (BES) and the University of Glasgow Dental School.

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Launched this September, the exhibition, ‘At the Root of It’, will teach visitors about the anatomy of teeth and the fundamental role of oral biofilms in oral disease and the treatment of endodontic disease.

Situated within an immersive research capsule, users will be able to engage with a wide range of the exhibit’s features, including a dentist simulator, giant tooth model and interactive touchscreen.

Created to coincide with the 14th World Endodontic Congress, which is being held at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow this month, the permanent exhibit at Glasgow Science Centre will serve as a legacy of the Congress in the city.

The exhibition can be found within the Bodyworks gallery on the third floor in Glasgow Science Centre (pictured).

Professor William McLean, President of the BES and Professor of Endodontology at the University of Glasgow Dental School, said: ‘The new exhibit will allow visitors to explore the science behind root canal disease and its impact on oral and systemic health. As a part of the interactive experience, visitors will also delve into how dental professionals support oral health maintenance, or a return to health if disease occurs. The exhibit will look at fundamental biology, innovations in materials and clinical practice, and how scientists, dental care professionals and dentists are constantly innovating to enhance the delivery of care and patient outcomes.

‘I am honoured to be part of the team from the University of Glasgow Dental School who are working with the BES in collaboration with the dedicated team at the Glasgow Science Centre to deliver this exhibit. Many elements of the exhibit are representative of the great work being carried out at the University of Glasgow Dental School, an organisation which has made significant strides in contributing to our understanding of oral disease and improving the oral health of the nation. I am very proud of what we do and showcasing the work that is going on here in Glasgow, to the people of Glasgow and further afield is exciting.’